Retour Domaine Macle - Côtes du Jura - Chardonnay sous voile - Blanc - 2015
COUNTRY/REGION: Jura
DESIGNATION: AOP Côtes du Jura
COLOR: White
VINTAGE: 2015
GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chardonnay
ALCOHOL: 13 vol.
CONTENT: 75 cl
The tasting
Color Deep golden yellow.
Nose Aromas of ripe, fresh white fruit mingled with soft notes of curry and mild spices.
Palate The aromatic palette reveals lovely smoky, empyreumatic flavors, and the palate is powerful with a lovely saline tension. This sumptuous cuvée is a wonderful introduction to vin de voile.
The sommelier's advice
Temperature Serve between 10 and 12°C.
Food Blanquette de veau aux champignons, capon au Riesling, poularde de Bresse aux morilles à la crème et au vin jaune, dos de cabillaud au beurre blanc, Époisses, Comté affiné.
Cellar ageing From now until 2026 and beyond for enthusiasts.
The estate and the wine
The estate and the wine Undoubtedly the most revered signature of the Jura, acclaimed with 3 stars by the RVF Green Guide, Domaine Macle showcases unparalleled consistency, delivering vintage after vintage of wines with splendid precision, now certified Organic. Laurent Macle and his sister Christelle continue their father's work with devotion, cultivating rarity and patience. The 10 hectares devoted entirely to Château-Chalon epitomize the art of precise oxidation management without overdoing it. In recent vintages, "ouillé" wines (without oxidative style) have also emerged, matching the level of excellence. These are mythical and legendary wines, built for eternity, and remain very hard to find.
Wine Intense and elegant, the 2015 Côtes du Jura "sous voile" Chardonnay unfolds with fresh notes, preserving well-ripened fruit. It's a perfect blend of smoky and empyreumatic flavors, such as mild spices and curry, combined with a saline tension and strength. With remarkable balance, it serves as a formidable introduction to "sous voile" wine for all enthusiasts. Sumptuous!
Vinification Hand-harvested, matured in barrels for around 3 years and under veil using natural yeasts for 3 months, no topping up.
AWARDS
AWARDS 3-star rating in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2024 (RVF)
Estate rated 4 stars in the Guide Bettane + Desseauve 2024
Guide RVF 2023: 92/100
Robert Parker : 92/100